Turn any PDF or set of notes into AI flashcards
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What AI flashcards mean and how to study with them
AI flashcards are study cards that software writes for you from your own material, usually one question or term on the front and one answer on the back. The term describes the process more than a product: you give the tool a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page, and it proposes cards you can review. A word like 'means' works well as a test case because it carries several senses in English that are easy to mix up.
- Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page
- Get flashcards with spaced repetition built in
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month
- Export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month
Cards from your own material
Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes or images and get flashcards built from what you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so the harder senses of a word get more review time.
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How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page.
Review the generated cards
Check each front and back and edit anything that is off before you study.
Study on a spaced schedule
Work through due cards in the browser. The free plan includes 3 generations per month.
The word 'means' shows the value of separate cards. Its noun sense (a method or resource), its verb sense (to signify), and idioms such as 'by all means' and 'live beyond one's means' each need their own card. Spaced repetition then brings back the cards you miss more often, so the less familiar senses get extra attention.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I study the different meanings of the word means?
Write each usage as a sentence on the front and its sense on the back, such as 'a means of transport' versus 'by all means'. Review the cards over several days so the idioms stick.
How many flashcards should I make for a word with several senses?
Usually one card per sense is enough, plus one for each common idiom. Five to ten cards covers most everyday uses of means.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you can start without a credit card.
Can I export AI flashcards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, which also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export. Exports are not part of the free plan.
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